Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to prioritise addressing the rising cost of living, arguing that the public is more concerned about increasing household expenses than comments on arrests, investigations and court cases.
In a statement, Rajapaksa criticised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for commenting on potential arrests and legal proceedings in Parliament, saying the President should not appear to be directing the Police, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) or the judiciary.
“If there are cases, let the law take its course. We are ready to face any investigation and any legal process because we have faith in the justice system,” he said.
Rajapaksa said the government’s primary focus should be on easing the financial burden faced by families across the country, citing the continued rise in the cost of living.
He also alleged that the administration, despite being elected on promises of clean governance, is now facing serious corruption allegations. Rajapaksa questioned the response of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to claims involving members of the government.
He urged the President to concentrate on tackling the country’s economic challenges and addressing public concerns over corruption rather than commenting on arrests and court proceedings.